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SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 31, 2023) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) conducts flight operations in the South China Sea. Nimitz is conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Hannah Kantner) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 31, 2023) Commanding officer Cmdr. Richard Jimenez, from El Paso, Texas, announces the "Daring Raider of the Month" during a ship-wide announcement aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73). Decatur, part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Negron) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 29, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) prepares to pull alongside the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) and the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Chung-Hoon, part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Andre T. Richard) Share

INDIAN OCEAN

INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 14, 2023) Marines from Maritime Raid Platoon, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, depart the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) on an 11-meter rigid-hull inflatable boat to conduct a forward screen exercise, Jan. 14, 2023. The 13th MEU is embarked on the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport dock ships USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) and the Anchorage, and operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin Gillam) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 28, 2023) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 takes off from the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) while conducting a defense of the amphibious task force (DATF) drill during Amphibious Squadron/MEU Integrated Training (PMINT), Jan. 28, 2023. The DATF drill positioned Marines and Sailors to augment and reinforce the ships security posture while crossing a simulated strait. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 25, 2023) Sailors fight a simulated fire during a joint damage control drill aboard the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), while in-port at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Jan. 25, 2023. The drill was designed to enhance coordination between Ronald Reagan's in-port emergency team and Navy Region Japan Fire and Emergency Services Yokosuka in the event of a large fire that requires additional assistance. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports Alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jordan Brown) Share

MOMBASA, Kenya

MOMBASA, Kenya (Jan. 24, 2023) Construction Mechanic 1st Class Justin Hickey, assigned to Task Unit 56.2, works on a restoration project at the Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya during Central Partnership Station (CPS) in Mombasa, Kenya, Jan. 24, 2023. CPS is designed to strengthen regional relationships and collaboration between the U.S. Navy and Kenya Navy through professional exchanges and community engagement events. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Aaron Troutman) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 28, 2023) Machinery Repairman 1st Class Gage Jones, from Boise, Idaho, instructs Sailors as they investigate a main engine room during a general quarters drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) while operating in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 28, 2023. Rafael Peralta is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 27, 2023) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Wilmarie Riveratorres, left, and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Autumn Wright, load missiles onto a weapons elevator aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Mediterranean Sea, Jan. 27, 2023. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sasha Ambrose) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 24, 2023) Visitors watch as an F/A-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 does a touch-and-go landing during a friends and family day aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Han Puyu) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 24, 2023) Lt. Erik Moller, from Des Moines, Iowa, launches an F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the "Fighting Swordsmen" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32 off the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Atlantic Ocean. IKE is underway conducting ammunition onload, flight deck certification and air wing qualification as part of its tailored basic phase prior to deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Asheka Lawrence-Reid) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 26, 2023) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) approaches the Mashu-class Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force replenishment ship JS Oumi (AOE 426) during a replenishment-at-sea. Antietam is underway conducting routine operations increasing war fighting readiness and ally interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign William Stricklett) Share